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Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

The lateSylvanus Cobb made a great
deal OF money out Of his writings, and
and lived in fine house at Hyde Park.
Mass. His sanctum was in tower at
the top OF the house. He wrote at a
large, old-fashioned desk covered with
pens, papers, knives and an old ink
stand. Rows OF books stood on shelves
all about. There was work chair and
resting chair, and there were also old
guns, sabres, ramrods, arrows, and
trinkets, odds and ends, curiosities,
pictures, photographs, sketches, flow
ers and curious contriyances Of no earth
y use except to suggest odd fancies.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20
DAKOTA.

An attempt was made at Watertown to
assassinate 3. q. Bishop, three shots being
day NIGH. :
James O'Haire, of a Duluth, w atertown
g Pacific surveying party was drowned at
Huron while swimming the river. His
parents are residents of Cato, Wis, his own
home being in Watertown, Oak.
Nearly 2, 600 railroad grading teams that
have finished their work on the Manitoba,s
town to build a line for that road to Huron
-Four hundred teams are already on the
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

glass in Richland Center, and throughout
the county, and corn was badly hurt A
Daughter OF Jensen Miller, of Fulton, and
Miller family, were drowned by the cap
sizing of a boat in the storm in Lake
kegousa. Two others were rescued. The
victims were about 20 years of age. Near
Lancaster, Grant county, lightning struck
the barn of Thos. Beetham, which was des-
and daughter were rendered insensible
and the cows which they were milking
we're killed. The animals fell upon
Beetham and his daughter, but they were
rescued by the wife and hired man. The
light OF several fires was visible at Lam
caster, but telegraphic communication was
INSTRUCTED and no news could be received
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20
Political and Personal.

Political and PERSONAL.
The Mayor of Chicago has paid visit to
New FORK to see how things are done in a
large town.
President Cleveland will spend the last
week of August at the West Virginia fishing
grounds as the guest of Senator Kenna.
E3Lieut. Gov. Blackburn, a brother of
U. s. Senator Blackburn, is dying Of
Bright's disease, at his home, Louisville,
Ky.
Postmaster General Villas left Washing
ton Wednesday for his home in Madison,
Wis, where he expects to remain some
weeks.
Judge Edward W. Pettus Of Alabama, is
now prominently mentioned as the successor
OF Justice Woods on the United States
Supreme Court bench.
The Acting Attorney General at Wash
ington, has appointed A. J. Clarke, Of
Columbus, O., to be assistant to the United
States attorney for the district of Utah.
Gen. George Custis Lee, president of the
Washington and Lee University, Of Viz
ginia, the oldest son of the late Gen. Robert
E.sLee, is lying dangerously i'll at Ravens
worth.
Senator Beck of Kentucky was at st.
Pau, Mimi, the other day and the local
papers found out that the sturdy Scotch
man knew enough to know how not to be
interviewed.
In passing the accounts of the late chief
signal officer, Gen Hazen, Second Comptrol-
Ter Butler found that $276 was due Gen.
HaZen Tor quarters, but as an Offset to part
OF THIS ne fonnd an over payment in 1864
of ST.
"A statement prepared at the interior de-
partment shows that from Jan. 16, 1856, to
July /, 1887, there we're 255 civil service
appointments made in that department.,
exclusive of ~ transfers and one reinstate-
ment.
George NJ. Swain, Of Iowa; Arthur A
Holmes, of Indiana; Lucien M Turner, of
Illinois; John s. McKiernan, of Pennsylva-
MA, and John r. Stout, Of Ohio, have been
appointed special examiners in the pension
office, under civil service rules.
e The Massachusetts Democratic state COM
mittee has decided to hold the State CON
yention at Worcester on Tuesday, Sept 90
lG was decided that the convention should
choose four delegates and four alternates
to the next national Democratic convention.
At Tuscan, Arizona, the anniversary of
Geronimo's surrender to Gen. Miles has
been set apart as a day for the presentation
OF sword to Gen. Miles. The sword will be
made by Tiffany e Co., of New York, at a
cost OF 1000. Over 10000 people con-
tributed to the fund
Bessie Washington Tompkins, daughter
OF third cousin Of Geo. Washington died
Tuesday night at the Grand Hotel New
OK city. She was the daughter of George
ex,Judge Tompkins, of Georgia, and was
celebrated for her beauty.
The author Of .Grandfather's Clock, died
recently IN the University Hospital London
The song is better known than the writer
I q i, q Mr.. =. g. Bertrand, who tried again
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20
Into the Jaws of Death.


All the railway horrors in the history of
THIS country were surpassed three-miles
east OF Chatsworth, Ills, Thursday morn
ing, when an excursion train on the Toledo.
Peoria q Western road dropped through a
burning bridge and over one hundred peo-
pie were killed, and four times that number
more or less badly injured. The train was
composed of six sleeping cars, six day
coaches and chair cars and three baggage
cars, 1t was carrying $50 passengers all
excursionists and was bound for Niagara
Falls. The train had been made up all
along the line Of the Toledo, Peoria & West
ern road, and the excursionists hailed from
various points in Central Illinois, the bulk
of them, however, coming from Peoria.
4, Wo engines were employed to draw the
heavy train, and the run was slowly made
at first, but near Chatsworth, ILL.,, the speed
was increased until the train had the mo-
mentnm at times OF nearly mile a minute
Ihree miles east OF Chatsworth, the awful
calamity occurred on the comparatively
small culvert about ten feet long and not
more than twelve feet high. The en-
glneer on the head engine saw blaze as he
neared the bridge, but supposed it to be
the grass on tire. Too late he saw that the
culvert itself was ablaze and upon this tot
terlng structure the train plunged going at
the rate of thirty miles an hour. The first
engine passed over safely but the second
Went into the ditch, burying and killing
McClintock, and in after came the rest nf
the train. All the coaches, except the
sleeper, plunged in and telescoped each
other. For an instant the sound ofcrushing
tlmbers was stilled, then from out the
awful silence rose groans and cries Of
agony. -
All Of the day cars went into that narrow
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

and I, again but never afterward caught the
public taste. Heiwas an actor, q theatrical
manager and a dramatist.
Senator Rddleberger was released from
the Winchester, Va, jail, at2 o'clock in the
morning BY 100 men from Edinburp who
took the Senator by means of ladders
placed at the upper windows. How far
Judge Newman will go toward holding the
ioO Ior contempt remains to be seen.
When Senator Leland Stanford was
before the Pacific Railroad Commission he
declined to answer questions in regard to
expenditure of funds for the purpose of
influencing legislation and now he has been
cited to appear before United States
circuit Judge at San Francisco to show
cause why he should not be compelled to
answer. :
At 10 a. M, on the 18th, Amor Smith,
mayor of Cincinnati, was very quietly mar
ried to Miss Ida Sonnet, at the residence of
the Rev. Rust, who otficiated. Mr. Smith
mas been wldoWer thirteen years and has
several sever children, one OF whom, Alvin, aged
tWenty-three, a clerk in the probate court
was SO lncensed at his fathers marriage
that he refused 30 attend the company.
The bride is aged thirty three. She was g.
popular clerk in a dry goods store on Race
street. .s7s-
Controller Trenholm, who recently called
for National bank statements, says he finds
the monetary condition of the country
natural and healthy, and there is no cause
Tor any expectation of any stringency of
FUNDS required for moving crops or for any
OF the legltemate and necessary demands Of
general business. A declining stock market
at this season or the reduction of the
reserve in Eastern banks the Controller
InlnRs is no reason for producing any
degree of apprehension throughout the
country.
The l1th annual demonstration Of the
united Irish societies was held at Chicago,
Monday afternoon. About 10000 people
were in attendance John F. Finerty was
made chairman. Speeches were made by
Rev. G. W. Pepper, of Ohio, and Father
Hayes, OF Iowa. Resolutions were adopted
denounclng the compromise of Sir George
Trevelyan, and pledging the Irish party Of
this country to the support of Ireland in
her struggle for liberty. Another meeting
was held In the evening at which Father
Hayes and Senator Ingalls, were the prin-
cipal speakers.
Ex-United States Senator Sargent died
at San Francisco, CAL, on the 18th, from
enlargement of the spleen producing blood
poisoning He was born in Newburyport
Mass, Sept. %, 1927; he learned the trade of
printer and became an editor; in lS49 he
went to the Golden State studied law and
entered upon practice in 1854; he served
three terms in Congress, the last expiring
March 81, 1S73 when he entered the Senate
Minister to Germany and President Arthur
appointed him Minister to Russia since the
expiration of that service he had resumed
his profession at San Francisco.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

AERoNAuT Baldwin, who jumped
from his balloon from an altitude Of
5000 feet, at Quincy, Ill, on the Fourth
OF July, has applied for permission to
make an ascension in Chicago, with the
intention Of repeating his leap. He
will use the same parachute which drop
ped him safely at Quincy.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

FREDERICK w. VANDERBILT has con-
tracted for the erection of magnificent
residence on his Newport estate, which
when finished will be the handsomest
in that place. There issnoltruth in the
rumor that he is to buy the late Miss
Wolfe's villa.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

JOHN G. WHITTIER, who was at SEN
ter House, Lake Winnepesaukee, at the
time it was burned few days ago,
withstood the excitement and shock OF
the fire very well for man in feeble
health and 80 years of age.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

AN English nobleman with three
titles is soon expected to visit New
York. Heis Lord Mowbray, seagrave,
and stourton, and he is equipped with a
long-drawn-out pedigree that runs back
to 1925. He uses all of his titles in
signing his name.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

The hot waves bore comfort to Smith
Terhune, young man in the employ
of the Windsor, N. S.. Furniture Com
pany, who has received information
that he is the heir of a property in Bos-
ton known as T. Wharf, valued at ST.
100000.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

MAJ. BASH, Paymaster United States
Army, who was robbed several months
ago at Antelope Springs, Wyo., by a
cowboy, has been suspended from duty
and ordered to his home to await
further orders.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

THE body of Mrs. James P. Scott
has arrived at Philadelphia from Lon
dor. Mrs. Scott's death was caused,
the certificate of the Coroner states,
"by taking dose of choral, used as
an anodyne, while the action Of the
heart was in a weakened condition
from over-exertion and heat"
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

A STATEMENT is going the rounds to
the effect that seventh-fye thousand
of s'She'' have been issued in this coun-
try, butsjust now many cents H. Rider
Haggard has received from the sale Of
them is not announced.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20
From Queen Victoria.

The Queen of England sends the following
reply to President Cleveland's letter Of
Jubilee congratulation:
Victoria, by the Grace of God, of the King
dom of Great Britain and Ireland, Queen
Defender Of the Faith, Empress of India,
etc., to the President of the United States of
America. sendeth greeting; Our good
FriendaWe have received from the hands
OF Mr.. Phelps, the United States minister ait
our court, the letter which you addressed
to US on the Goth of May last, and in which
you convey your congratulations and those
OF the people of the United States on the oc
caslon of the celebration of the fiftieth an
niversary of our accession to the throne.
We request you to accept our best thanks
for this proof of friendship and good will.
which, with the similar proofs we have re-
ceived from the rulers and people of other
states, has caused us the most sincere graft
fcation. We thank you also for the choice
you have made of Mr.. Phelps to be the in
terpreter of your sentiments on this occa-
sion: We request you to accept in return
our best wishes for your own uninterrupted
happiness and welfare, and for the pros;
perity OF the United States of America. and
SO we recommend you to the protection of
the Almighty.
Given at our court at Windsor Castle the
18th day Of July, in the year of our Lord
1887 and in the fifty first year of our reign.
Jour good friend, VICTORIA, r. /
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

GENERAL SHERMAN is preparing a
paper to be read before the Army of
Tennessee at its September reunion in
Detroit. He will attend the convention
of the Grand Army at St. Louis as a
delegate from Missouri
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

The Republique Francise states that
the Sultan of Turkey has granted con-
cession to a French syndicate for the
construction of harbor at Salonica.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

PoBEDoUNCzEw is the uncompromis-
ing name of the man who will probably
succeed the late Editor Katkoff rs the
leader of the Russian Pan-slayists.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

PRINCE KRAPoTKINE has written an
indignant letter to M. Rocbefort pro-
testing against the enthusiasm of Re-
publican France for M. Katkoff.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

ELIHU E. JACKSON, the Democratic
nominee for governor of Maryland, is
about so years of age. He is happily
married and has five children.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

COLONEL CHARLES CHALLE LONG is
now in Washington preparing for his
start to Corea, which will be made
about the 10th of September.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

The fortune of the late William A.
Kenneally, who died in Brooklyn in
1867, is still without an heir. Good
investments have swelledit to $500, 900.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

WILLIAM M. STARK, recently oppoint-
ed collector of customs at New London
Conn.,, is an descendant of General
Stark, of revolutionary fame.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

OF the four thousand Englishmen re-
siding in New Haven less than 500 are
are registered voters.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

HERR Won LADE, the famous culti-
vator of rare species of grapes at Gaisen-
helm, in the Rheingan, has just cele-
brated his SEVENTEEN birthday.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

In the Norwich parliamentary election
the Gladstonians secured a sweeping victory
much to the dismay of their Tory opponents.
Two-thousand buildings were burned in
the recent confageration at Scutairi,
Turkey. Three persons were burned to
death, and thousands left homeless and in
distress.
The London Standards Vienna cores
pendent says: ENGLAND, Austria and Italy
have sent Turkey an Identical note declaring
that they consider the election Of Prince
Ferdinand legal. tits reported that Turkey
attitude is becoming friendly"
Prince Ferdinand. has appeared before
the Bulgarian Sobranje received the oath
and signed the constitution and issued a
proclamation, in which there was no refer
ence to Russia. tits said Prince Ferdinand
has insured his life for two million forms.
The inquiry conducted at Rome, Italy, by
the minister of commerce into the effect of
American trade upon the orange and lemon
production of Italy has been concluded. Tho
report states that Californians SUPPLY the
American market throughout the year; that
IN Florida the plantations are not situated
on land suitable for the growth of oranges.
while in regard to Louisiana the opinion Is
expressed that Italy has nothing to fear.
the season their being very brief.
At London, on the 9th, rib roast break
fast in honor of Mr. Simon Cameron, was
given by Buffalo Bill and Nat Salisbury in
the marquee Of the Wild West camp "A
score OF distinguished gentlemen were
present, including Chauncey M. Depew,
Murat Halsted, Gen. Hawley, Leonard
Jerome and Justin Mccarthy Mr.. Phelps,
the United States minister, sent his regrets
saying that he was going to Scotland.
drilled g ribs were served to the guests on
the homeliest of platters, and were eaten
Indian fashion with keen relish.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

NINE. NILSSON owns two buildings
in Boston that are assessed at$123, 900.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

Mrs. LANGTRY's Z 200 acres of Cali
fornia land cost her just 100000.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20
CURRENT CONFIDENT.

CHOLERA is on the increase in Italy.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

~ - UTUKe UuCm
3places at the same moment in Ruth's house
furnishing factory and the establishment
was damaged $4,000 by the successful in
Webb at Macon, ILL.,, a terrific explosion &C,
Cured causing the instant death of Nelson
Mcdaniel and the probable fatal injury of
MI. Webb. The druggist was engaged in
compromising mixture when the explosion
occurred; No one was present except Webb
and Mcdaniel, and it will be difficult to
learn what Webb was doing. He is unable
to speak
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-08-20

TODDeFS were COOL ana DOlQ ana armed with
Winchester rifles and pistols and did good
deal of firing to intimidate passengers and
train men.
At Mexico, Missouri, Ann Brettster, coll
ored, left her two children, aged five years
and ten months respectively, in an Sx8
room closely shut up while she went to a
nelghbor's house to spend the night At
night when the room was opened horrible
sight presented itself The elder child was
almost sufocated and the baby was in the
throes of death. A portion of the flesh of
the breast and stomach had been eaten
away by the elder child, who was almost
starved The mother is under arrest as the
younger child will die.
Miss Eunice Lindley, of Point Pleasant,
w. Va, had two lovers, Amos and Bradley
Townsend, cousins. At=her suggestion they
drew sstraws" to see which should become
her husband. Bradley won the Iady's hand.
Amos at once withdrew and started for
nome, leaving his successful rival with the
girl on the porch. A few minutes after his
departure she report of a gun rang out, and
Bradley Townsend was horror stricken to
tnd that his sweetheart had fallen dead
with bullet through her heart Amos,
who is undoubtedly the assassin, has not
since been seen. The community is greatly
excited.
Fred Hopt, alias WELCOME, = was shot to
death in the yard of the penitentiary, four
miles west of Salt Lake City, Utah on the
18th, for the murder of John r. Turner at
Park City, Utah, July 3, 1880. The firing
party consisted of five men with rifles. He
came out of his cell smoking a cigar, and
kept it in his mouth to the last. He posed
as for photograph. He was seated in q
chair1upon blanket and sat up firm and
straight. Marshal Dyer gave the word :
ssReady, ire!n The crack of five rifles
rang out as one, the body falling forward
and the chair falling over backward. his
stiff limbs resting on the rug as when he
sat upright Two bullets pierced the small
rosette pinned over his heart, one q little
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-08-30

dRKAT ACTIVITY AND MTKnEsT NKTRC
MAEEgBTKD n THE COMING RACES.
NKw YonK, Aue. 29.-Ths fall Faolne
campaign, which begins this week, vii
exceed IN activity and interest the lively
summeE SESSION which closed at Mon,
mouth Park Saturday. The handlers
Of thoroughbreda were busiiy engaged
yesterday tn shipping than from New
Jersey 20 Sheepshead Bag, where The
NEST popular Of ell meetings win open
on Thursday 10 close September l7th.
The RookaWay sieeple-ehaae viii con-
tinus until Tuesday. An extra pro
RFamme hes been arranged for Wednes-
GsS. tEVm ibIa M .as lIms 0p n lpqll NaxzR; IIs;
of Newport on nearly every week day.
The numerous entries for the fall stakes
Give promise for the best kind Of a rae
iDR wear. The Brsoklyn Jockey Dub
wfll follow after the meeting Of the
Ooney Island Jockey Club.
and she stakes OF 1858 aAd 1859 show
that the neg association is growing N
,tFeneth and popularity among the lead
ing turf men. Entries have been made
20 stakes By MessFs. Belmont, Caasatl,
HagRin, Baldwin, Brown, WitheFs, p.
LoFillard, JF., Scott, Morris, the Dwyers,
Davis, Hall, SViesrt, 0FsiE, keE-
naghan, Appleby ana Johnson Wal
dron, JenniDga and Megibben. Tbs
Saratoga meeline will close tomorrow
when race horses will depart for the sea-
board and the West. some stoppinR at
Niagara Falls 10 take part IN the meet
inc which will open there on Thursday.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-08-30
fHR NRTLDI BANK.
John Macksy Talks About
the Big Wheat Crash.
Gloss sEcRar IN DAncER.
coAi B4nksrs sur ssutAera cAllfsraia-
vlss rrziasns POsssr ousstlsasa-
DsAtA Of q ssstsls Ra.xway
-Great Lack q Ma
E.aassms 0Rsr.
NEVADA RAHK.

soAA y. MAcxAT uIKnFUwKD Amuuz
LoaAN N TER KnCET wHKA1 DIAL.
AAA FRAzcEsoo, Auz. &.-Jahn w,
Mankay was asen a fhe Pnlans Hossi
tnn efDeEnoo1 By 9 reporter. M,
Maekas has been The ennas az = nrnh
gossip recently tn connection wiSh the
unsat MARKET hssa and il Chioaeo that
% an9norlsative seAteBent from him a
: matter Of public lntsFest. espesiaily Il
sieg q The last that apaFio1s and con
lrAdicaoFy inteFviews With him have
been Ruhlished II Nsg York papsrs and
reproduced hera.
In regard 70 ths fallnrs e Ronanfs,a
and Dze1basA ard lha alleged oonnee-
ton % The Nevada Bank Win whpaf.
AF. Maehay sAid; '.Yoa nay ssy FER
ne tna1 the bank doosn'a own q knnhsl
Of wheat. u simply loaned money on
wheat. much Of wkioh was stored n ils
cwn Warehouses. Mr.. BrandeR hae
compiets manaRement Of the hanh
sinos the affection Of Mr.. Flood'n
Eyes compelled him 70 reIinqnish
tie personal snpeFvigion hs has
given 10 Il ever since Il wea
founded. TIE great mistake made
by MF. BEAndeR was makina too
heasy loans on wheat at an entiFelr TOO
high figure. I knew nsthinR of fheae
loans until ! reached New YoEk. but
you can ny tknt Whatever nay Sc Tie
Losses On this wheat. and Il viii take
months 10 esitls What these losses win
amount 20, as the caERoes are nov a
their gay to Liverpool, the Nevndn
Bank, which II equivalents 70 Mr.. Flood
and myself, vii stand them. There
has bean bad bosina@ manansmens
seoun. but that tha bank hes keen 4
party 70 this wheat specnlation u q lss.
To prove this statement am wiilinn "a
Iaemit my personal accoanls and The
boaks Of tbs bank 10 any competent
sxpert in San Francisco Who nav Be
II be finds any single item
me or The bank With 9 sinqle
purchase Of wheat, thsn I shall Be WI
ina 20 put up any sum that may Be /
lRreed on. And what is more than this. /
am willing that Rosenfeld ana Dreg-
1aoh should Be put on the stand tomor.
'oW and questioned In regard 70 their /
'onnectiou with TIE bank. Thsy will |
wear ae / Wn0ld on my oath, THAI The |
,ank merely loaned this money 10 then /
md has abaolutely no intsRsst IN Che
shsat deal"